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Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

Several Florida gubernatorial candidates were on hand at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood on Wednesday for a forum hosted by the Florida League of Mayors Many of the state’s mayors were on hand for the forum, which was also held in cooperation with the Florida League of Cities and Leadership Florida. Unsurprisingly, many of […]

Scott PowersAugust 15, 2018

Florida’s major labor union for hospitality workers, UNITE HERE, is launching a new television and internet commercial attacking Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham over her family’s involvement in the American Dream Miami megamall. The 30-second spot, “Mega Mall Millionaire Gwen Graham,” from the union’s political action committee, charges that she has a $14 million stake […]

Jim RosicaAugust 15, 2018

Protecting Gov. Rick Scott cost the state $2.5 million last fiscal year, up from $2.3 million the year before. That’s according to a new report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The combined cost to guard the governor, First Lady Ann Scott, their family, and the Governor’s Mansion and grounds was roughly $3.25 million in 2017-18, up […]

Scott PowersAugust 15, 2018

As promised last week when his campaign first unveiled the spot as an internet digital ad, Andrew Gillum is launching his “Chance” commercial — citing progressive causes from gun control to abolishing and replacing ICE, ending “Stand Your Ground” to impeaching Donald Trump — on television. The TV buy will be limited, as is Gillum’s […]

Jim RosicaAugust 15, 2018

Democratic candidate for Attorney General Ryan Torrens has countersued primary opponent Sean Shaw for libel, saying Shaw injured his “reputation in the legal profession and as a candidate for public office.” Shaw sued first last month to have Torrens kicked off the ballot, alleging the Tampa lawyer only qualified to run because of an “illegal campaign contribution” to pay the […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 15, 2018

The feud between President Donald Trump and former senior aide Omarosa Manigault Newman has a Jacksonville politics connection, with her husband John Allen Newman currently serving on the JAXPORT board. Manigault Newman left the White House months back and has since written a book, “Unhinged“, in which she has made various charges about the President, including that he suffers from […]

Staff ReportsAugust 15, 2018

The Manufacturers Association of Florida, a group 20,000 strong, on Monday threw the weight of its endorsement behind Gov. Rick Scott in his Senate bid. On Wednesday, Scott was in Yulee — the first of two stops to spotlight the endorsement. Scott’s move to eliminate the sales tax on manufacturing machinery, cutting $73 million in taxes […]

Staff ReportsAugust 15, 2018

Small businesses hurt by algae blooms and red tide can now apply to the state for emergency loans, Gov. Rick Scott‘s office announced Tuesday. Scott activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, which provides “short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses experiencing physical or economic loss.” The program is managed by the Florida Department of […]

Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

Sean Shaw is out with a new digital campaign ad as he battles for the Democratic nomination in the race for Attorney General. Shaw currently serves in the Florida House, representing House District 61 in Tampa. The ad, titled “Meet Sean Shaw,” highlights his efforts in the House to push for gun control legislation in […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 15, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is coming to Florida to campaign for Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Gillum. The Gillum campaign announced late Tuesday that the Senator from Vermont will join Gillum at two rallies on Friday — less than two weeks away from the Aug. 28 primary. The first of the rallies is set to take place […]

Headlines

Democratic candidates talk local issues at gubernatorial forum

Hospitality union launches ad bashing Gwen Graham on megamall

Cost to protect Rick Scott rises to $2.5 million

Andrew Gillum puts progressive ‘Chance’ ad on TV

Ryan Torrens strikes back, sues Sean Shaw for libel

Rick Scott gently chides Donald Trump for calling Omarosa a ‘dog’

Rick Scott highlights manufacturers’ backing in Yulee

Rick Scott OKs emergency loans to cope with algae, red tide

New Sean Shaw ad highlights push for gun control legislation

Bernie Sanders to join Andrew Gillum for Tampa, Orlando rallies this Friday